ethical conduct
Teachings on ethical conduct, a fundamental Buddhist practice that is based on avoiding harmful actions and engaging in constructive actions.
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Venerable Thubten Chodron Verse 48: The smelly fart
Trying to cover up our faults is a futile endeavor. Also, the sharing of a…
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Oh Tara, protect us
Tara the liberator shows us how to free ourselves from the eight dangers: ignorance, anger,…
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Purpose of precepts
How the monks' and nuns' vows were created by the Buddha to create harmony in…
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Verse 46: The competitor disliked by all
The negative impact we have on our relationships when we are puffed up with pride…
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The foundation of monastic life
Keeping good ethical conduct, which is the foundation of monastic life.
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Establishing precepts
The sometimes unusual origin stories of the monastic precepts help to explain the practical meanings,…
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After the Buddha awakened
Creating a solid motivation for ordaining, how the Buddha taught every type of person, and…
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Verse 44: The powerful demon of doubt
The hindrance of doubt tending towards the wrong conclusion can completely destroy our spiritual practice.
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Verse 34: The most evil of all beings in the world
Those who abuse their strength and power cause tremendous suffering and waste the good karma…
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Verse 32: The master executioner
Death is definite. It is important to practice virtue and avoid non-virtue while we still…
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Verse 27: Guarding our spiritual precepts
The right mindset to cultivate when we voluntarily take and keep precepts in order to…
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